How to Manufacture in China: WEEE & RoHS

New EU regulations came into effect in 2006. Lighting products from China to EU countries must now conform to WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) and RoHS (Restriction of the use of certain Hazardous Substances) regulations.

While electrical (including lighting) and electronic products supplied from China (or any other country) are not affected at source (other thanmarking/ labelling), importers in the EU need to be aware of the mass and composition of the product.

WEEE marking and labelling

All EEE placed on the market after 13th August 2005 must be marked with:

The date of manufacture or the date placed in the market

Crossed "wheelie bin" symbol with a solid bar underneath according to EN 50419:2004